Kiera Blaney

Hey, I’m Kiera, and I’m all about exploring hidden gems off the beaten path, especially by foot. Last year, I trekked the 88 Temple Pilgrimage in Japan, where I fell head over heels for the culture and its people. Japan quickly shot to my number one on a list of 62 countries I have visited.

I’m a jack-of-all-trades—a hula hoop circus performer, a Chinese medicine doctor, a yoga teacher and a travel storyteller on my Hey Kiera Instagram and YouTube channel, and my blog She Will Explore. At 18, I was a tour guide in Madrid, and now I’m thrilled to lead adventures again, showing you the real Japan beyond the flashy cities. Expect surprises, morning yoga, and peaceful meditation sessions on our journeys together. Let’s make memories!